Heart to Heart Nurses
Heart to Heart Nurses is brought to you by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association. Each episode will provide you with knowledge and tools you can apply to the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease across the lifespan.
Episodes
Team-based care models are crucial in managing complex disease states such as cardio kidney metabolic disease. Learn from guests Melissa Magwire, RN, MSN, CDCES, the Program Director of the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance and Christine Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, on strategies to overcome barriers and improve patient's health outcomes.
Cardiometabolic Center Alliance Homepage https://cardiometabolicallianc...
Join National Kidney Foundation team members to take a deeper dive into the impact of elevated blood glucose and hypertension on kidney function. Dr. Andrew Bzowyckyj PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, and Elizabeth Montgomery to learn tips on identification, screening and management of cardiorenal conditions.
Article: Chronic Kidney Disease Testing Among At-Risk Adults in the U.S. Remains Low: Real-World Evidence From a National Lab...
Cardio kidney metabolic disease is a complex disease with many interconnected and intertwining components. Join podcast guest Melissa Magwire, RN, MSN, CDCES, the Program Director of the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance as she lays the foundation for understanding the disease.
Cardiometabolic Center Alliance Homepage https://cardiometabolicalliance.org/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
Chronic coronary disease is common--and becoming more so. Learn what's new in the latest 2023 guidelines about testing and treatment from guest Kristin Newby, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FESC. Dr Newby also discusses the importance of team-based, patient-centered care.
2023 Guidelines for Chronic Coronary Disease: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001168
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
The umbrella term 'digital health' encompasses eHealth, mHealth, telehealth and more. How do we leverage the power of digital health for all patients and ensure that the collected data is utilized? Guest: Linda Park, PhD, MS, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Learn about the latest in remote monitoring strategies--including managing the additional data streams--for patients with heart failure and other diseases. Guest Kim Newlin, RN, CNS, ANP-C.
BMAD trial: https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/03/01/22/45/mon-830am-bmad-acc-2023
Heart failure risk score: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jchf.2023.09.014
PCNA heart failure patient education: ht...
AI and machine learning are already impacting healthcare. What are the benefits and cautionary considerations of their use, and how can patients benefit from nurses involvement right now? Listen to pro and con perspectives from guests Osama Dasa, MD, MPH, PhD; Eileen Handberg, PhD, ANP-BC, FACC, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PHD, MHS, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, and Heidi Salisbury, RN, MSN, CNS-BC, ACGN.
Related resources:
Guests Cindy Lamendola, MSN, NP, and Patient Champion Sheila Allen discuss prescription treatments for patients with overweight/obesity. Overcoming challenges to treatment, the importance of lifestyle as well as medications for success, and shared decision-making are discussed.
PCNA Patient Education Tools on Obesity: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/obesity-patient-tools/
See Privacy Policy at https:...
It is an exciting time in cardiovascular prevention and management, where we can work together to make a significant difference for our patients. New pharmacotherapies are changing the disease burden and leading to improved outcomes for our patients, regardless of circumstance. Guest Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, MACC, MACP, FAH, FHFSA, FRCP, FASPC (Hon.), FPCNA (Hon.), provides data and inspiration for our actions every day. ...
Advocacy every day makes a difference from the bedside to the halls of Congress. Nurse voices and stories are critical to ensuring that healthcare policies reflect the needs of health care professionals and their patients. Guest Ryan Gough discusses current Congressional bills and the importance of engagement in advocacy actions.
Safe Step Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/652
MINI A...
Individuals returning from deployment to their hometown require clinicians who understand the special factors that may influence their health, such as long-term exposures to stress and chemicals, unhealthy eating, and more. Guest Judy Ching, RN, BSN, CDCES, describes these considerations as well as the critical importance of correct documentation to ensure long-term care through the VA and other sources.
Nursing is a combination of art as well of science. Guests Cheri Nichols, BSN, RN, FPCNA, and Jody Hereford, MS, BSN, RN, NBC-HWC, discuss the importance of recognizining the artfulness in what we do each day, and how it improves our outlook, our practice, and our effectiveness with patients.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...Guest Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, describes how effective blood pressure readings at home and in clinic can lead to accurate assessment, including treatment-resistant hypertension. Partnering with patients and other healthcare professionals, and potential barriers to reaching blood pressure goals, are also discussed.
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Validated blood pressure devices: https://www....
Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran PhD, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE and Maria Bonanni CRNP discuss renal denervation treatments for resistant hypertension, including case studies.
Resources:
Renal Denervation FDA Approval: https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20231120/fda-approves-second-renal-denervation-device-to-treat-hypertension
Symplicity SPRAL OFF-MED RTC
One in two US adults has a hypertension diagnosis, yet not all hypertension is the same. Learn from guests Yvonne Commodore-Mensah PhD, MHS, RN and Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran PhD, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE about primary/essential, secondary, and resistant hypertension, including the definition, diagnosis, and treatments, as well as the impaact of nonadherence. Access to care, home versus clinic readings, and team-based care are al...
Effective strategies for maximizing both inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehab are discussed by guest Jonathan David, MSN, RN, EBP-C, CCRP, NE-BC, AACC. Highlights include using a team-based approach, engaging patients in shared decision-making, providing a continuum of care that maximizes patient outcomes, and advocating for cardiovascular care.
PCNA Patient Education tool: Leaving the Hospital After Your Heart Attack...
While cancer survivorship rates continue to improve, there are CVD-related complications for patients before, during, and after cancer treatment. Guests Chelsea Kriesberg, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, and Lisa Nodzon, PhD, APRN, AOCNP, describe the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular disease across the lifespan. Collaborative, team-based, and life-long care is illustrated in through a case-based discussion.
Treating inflammation in cardiovascular disease includes helping patients to understand the safety and efficacy of prescription and over-the-counter products. Joseph Saseen, Pharm D, FNLA, CLS discusses best practices in clinical decision-making, mechanisms of action , and guideline-based evidence for various anti-inflammatory medications.
2023 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients with Chronic Coronary Disea...
Excess fat cells have the potential to cause more than 200 other obesity-associated disorders, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Guest Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, discusses effective communication strategies, resources, and treatments to assist patients with overweight and obesity live their healthiest life.
STOP Obesity Alliance: https://stop.publichealth.gwu.edu/
Canada Obesity Alliance res...
[CE contact hours--see below.] While cardiac rehabilitation can reduce disease progression, these programs are significantly underutilized. Learn from guest Robert Scales, PhD about strategies for improved patient health, including using a combination of well-planned facility- and home-based exercise.
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation: (ACVPR): aacvpr.org
CE LINK: pcna.net/online-cou...
Popular Podcasts
Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.